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YM69 PBY

2020 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,766 mi
Last recorded42,766 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Picanto18,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM69 PBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 42,766 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 42,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 36,049 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 28,821 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 20,465 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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YM69 PBY is a 2020 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 18,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM69 PBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 6 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YM69 PBY registered?

YM69 PBY is a 2020 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 February 2020.

Is YM69 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM69 PBY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM69 PBY have outstanding finance?

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